Bowen Mountain, NSW 2753 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bowen Mountain is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2753, home to 1,609 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Penrith local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 60 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,609
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,235 /week
- Median personal income
- $945 /week
- Median family income
- $2,401 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hawkesbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,158
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Kurrajong North Public School
- Kurrajong Public School
- Grose View Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops
- Pamela Cres Before Bellbird Cres
- 49 Bowen Mountain Rd
- Wattle St After Bellbird Cres
- Wattle St Before Bowen Mountain Rd
- Pamela Cres At Bunya Cres
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 59.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 71.8% of the 602 resolvable premises in Bowen Mountain. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 71.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 25.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 855 across postcode 2753 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 234 violent offences, 214 theft, 125 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bowen Mountain?
Bowen Mountain (NSW 2753) had 1,609 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Hawkesbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Bowen Mountain?
The median advertised rent in Bowen Mountain is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bowen Mountain?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bowen Mountain covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kurrajong North Public School (3.8 km), Kurrajong Public School (4 km), Grose View Public School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bowen Mountain?
Bowen Mountain is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (71.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bowen Mountain?
Across postcode 2753, 855 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (234), theft (214), property damage (125). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Bowen Mountain?
In Bowen Mountain, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (59.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bowen Mountain?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bowen Mountain centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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